Distinguished Software Engineer

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a senior technology leader responsible for enterprise-wide software strategy, SDLC governance, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor engineers, drive cloud-native patterns on AKS with Istio/Envoy, and ensure secure, scalable solutions using Java and Spring Boot across the organization.

Role is four days onsite at Seneca One Buffalo with one day remote; competitive USD salary range $167,600–$279,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 11 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience, or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience.
• Expert proficiency in a minimum of 3 programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Azure/AKS, Istio, Envoy, and Open Policy Agent.
• Strong leadership, enterprise-wide project experience, and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Champion and drive SDLC best practices enterprise-wide.
• Author clean, secure source code in Java/Spring Boot and other languages.
• Coach engineers on data structures and algorithms.
• Lead cloud-native patterns on AKS with Istio and Envoy; enforce OPA standards.
• Engage with executive leadership to articulate engineering strategy and change.
• Ensure compliance with risk and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and develop technical talent across the org.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Combined 13+ years experience

Tools

Azure

AKS

Istio

Envoy

Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Job description

This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week

Overview

Responsible for shaping enterprise-wide software programming and strategy and serving as a subject matter expert (SME). Completes work by ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing large-scale banking systems, and providing technical leadership across the enterprise in conjunction with Executive leaders within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Acts as a knowledge resource and mentor for less experienced engineers across Technology.

Technical Focus Areas

Application development in Java and Spring Boot , with expert-level proficiency in a minimum of 3 programming languages overall

Cloud infrastructure and architecture on Azure , including AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)

Service mesh traffic management with Istio and the Envoy reverse proxy

Policy-as-code and fine-grained authorization using Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Advanced computer engineering concepts, data structures, and algorithms

Enterprise pattern creation, refinement, and adoption across a large organization

Primary Responsibilities

Champion and drive the adoption of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices at the cross domain and senior leader level enterprise wide to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Author organized, clean, efficient, and secure source code at the expert level in a minimum of 3 programming languages (e.g.Java/Spring Boot) while designing and implementing advanced computer engineering concepts. Coach team members on the appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve business problems.

Drive pattern creation, refinement, and adoption across the organization for cloud-native services running on AKS, including service mesh (Istio), ingress/reverse proxy (Envoy), and policy-as-code (OPA) standards. Participate in forums with senior engineers and architects to accomplish advancements in organizational maturity.

Perform quantitative benefit analysis and drive organizational change supported by the technology roadmaps.

Design and lead cross domain rollouts of engineering capabilities from requirements gathering to execution and acceptance ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

Lead discussions with Executive Leadership Team members within technology or business lines to successfully articulate and drive change within the organization from an engineering strategy perspective.

Enable the teams to adopt enterprise standards to encompass business and technology strategy in driving the execution of a program to ensure that critical objectives are met. Apply highly specialized innovative strategies to solve unique business and technology challenges and opportunities.

Contribute to advancements of technical, organizational, and strategic change through expertise and influence at an enterprise level.

Lead technical architecture and design of enterprise implementations, including identification of interdependencies and deliverables.

Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required

Associate’s degree and a minimum of 11 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience, or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years’ education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 9 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience

Expert proficiency in a minimum of 3 programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot

Education and Experience Preferred

Expert analytical skills specific to application development

Hands-on experience with Azure/AKS , service mesh ( Istio ), reverse proxy ( Envoy ), and policy-as-code ( Open Policy Agent )

Experience working in a team environment

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to multitask on multiple complex projects

Strong organizational skills

Strong time management skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others

Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates at enterprise level

Proven experience leading enterprise-wide projects or initiatives

Experience partnering with and presenting to multiple executive level stakeholders within technology and business departments

Proven subject matter expert of required technical skill set

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $167,600.00 - $279,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.